1. Begin With Balance Effective workouts on the exercise ball stem from good balance. You can start to increase your balance by sitting on the ball with a straight back and your feet planted in front of you, just like…
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Most back exercises performed on a cable machine focus on either your latissimus dorsi or trapezius muscles as the primary movers. Almost every muscle in your back kicks in to assist with the movement or stabilize your shoulder blades, including…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Some people are unable to tolerate gluten–a protein found in grains such as wheat and barley–and casein, a protein found in milk. Gluten intolerance may present symptoms such as bloating, intermittent diarrhea, joint pain, and skin rash. According to…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Mothers are wise when they say, “Eat your vegetables.” Fruits and vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables, help prevent coronary heart disease, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). The AHA recommends eating eight or more servings of fruit and…
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Popular shoulder exercises such as front raises, military presses and lateral raises are all examples of isotonic exercises. Isotonic exercises work the muscles through movement of a joint, in this case the shoulder joint. Isotonic exercises differ from isometric exercises…
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1. Wrap It Up You’ll never train or compete without hand and wrist wraps, so don’t try to buy a pair of boxing gloves without them either. If you buy a pair of gloves that fit well without the wraps,…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Normal aging may lead to some difficulty in concentrating and remembering some things, but should not lead to dramatic memory loss unless diseases are involved, according to the Mayo Clinic. Conditions that may cause lack of concentration or serious memory…
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Working out at home isn’t as complicated as it might seem. As long as you have the discipline to maintain proper technique and to strength train at least twice a week as jointly recommended by the American College of Sports…
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Infomercial fitness guru Tony Little touts the benefits of the Gazelle exercise machine, an elliptical type piece of equipment that offers an added, upper-body workout. The Gazelle allows you to perform strength, aerobic, and anaerobic workouts via different resistance settings;…
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It’s common knowledge that exercise provides many health benefits, including weight loss. Losing weight and getting in shape seems to become easier tasks as you consider all the options available. One option, fitness DVDs, makes working out simpler and more…
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Overview In every area in your life, you are bound to deal with conflict. Whether it includes dealing with a coworker at the office or having a strain on a friendship, conflict can put a damper on your relationships. However,…
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November 30, 2013 Senior Health
1. Listen to Your Heartbeat Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia in the upper chambers of the heart called the atria. Electrical impulses to the lower chambers of the heart or ventricles are scattered rather than traveling at…
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Overview Building a weight loss plan that will work is a challenging process. You’ll have to combine a regular exercise routine with a consistently healthful diet and stick to the plan indefinitely to maintain your desired weight once you reach…
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Overview According to the Mayo Clinic, interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as painful bladder syndrome, affects an estimated one million Americans. It is a chronic condition that is characterized by uncomfortable bladder pressure, bladder and pelvic pain that can range…
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1. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a substance which is made up of fat, is made in the liver and is waxy. Cholesterol is found in every cell in our body and has many vital and important functions. When our…
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November 30, 2013 Effects of Meth on the Brain
Methamphetamine or “Meth” is a highly-addictive drug which has numerous consequences for the user. Not only is this drug a powerful stimulant, but the availability and intensity related to its use makes it difficult to treat. The Partnership for a…
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Each day, the human body produces 1 to 4 pints of gas, according to Medline Plus. An individual releases gas up to 14 times. Flatulence is an excessive amount of air in the large intestine that an individual relieves through…
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November 30, 2013 Diet Plan for Quick Weight Loss
Overview In a society that places emphasis on immediate gratification, it is no wonder that people who are trying to lose weight want to lose as much weight as possible as fast as possible. Because of this desire, some people…
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1. The Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project The Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project began in 2003 in partnership with Disabled Sports USA and offshoot from the larger Wounded Warrior Project that assists veteran and current servicemen and women in need….
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November 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Poison ivy causes a skin allergy known as contact dermatitis. The condition occurs when skin comes in contact with oils found on the poison ivy plant known as urushiol. The reaction is not serious, but can last up to three…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Astaxanthin is the most abundant carotenoid pigment found in crabs and other marine animals such as salmon, trout and shrimp, and it is being sold as nutritional supplement that delivers a multitude of health benefits to humans. Astaxanthin, similar…
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The generically named medicine felbamate is marketed in the United States as the brand-name drug Felbatol. Physicians may prescribe it to help limit and control seizures that may occur in people who suffer from epilepsy. The Mayo Clinic reports that…
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1. On Ice or Land Many skaters like to cross over from inline wheels in the warmer weather to blades on ice in the winter. While both sports involve a lot of the same basic skills, there are fundamental differences….
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November 30, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Coconut oil is a tropical-island wonder that is often associated with sunshine and palm trees. Many do not realize the numerous therapeutic applications of coconut oil. The oil can be used in cooking and beauty products to offer a bountiful…
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1. A Striker’s Place Strikers, also called forwards, are the goal scorers on a soccer team. They play in front of the midfielders, and often are involved in only offensive plays. Most teams use 2 or 3 strikers depending on…
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Exercise magazines are full of complex ab exercise that require balance balls, Bosu trainers, medicine balls and other equipment. Late-night television is full of infomercials for the latest, greatest piece of exercise equipment guaranteed to tone your abs. But you…
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), attacks and kills cells within the immune system. These white blood cells, also known as CD4 positive T cells, are important for fighting off infections. Consequently, the signs of this viral infection can also be the…
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A colostomy is a opening made in a part of the colon (large bowel) to allow the evacuation of feces for collection in external bag attached to the skin. A colostomy may be performed for various reasons, the most common…
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November 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Blemishes on the skin happen to just about everyone at some time. They form when your pores get clogged up with dirt, oil and dead skin. When you sweat or when you don’t wash your face often enough, your…
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An ear infection (otitis media) may be one of the most common reasons to bring your child to the pediatrician. Three out of four children have had at least one ear infection by age 3, according to the National Institute…
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